Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development

On Thursday, 4th December, the Ministry sensitized the students of Community Secondary School Edem Ani, Nsukka LGA, Enugu State, on the urgent need to unite and end Digital Violence against Women and Girls.

During the visit, the school principal received simplified copies of the VAPP Law to support continuous awareness and strengthen prevention efforts among both teachers and students.

The Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, led by the Hon. Commissioner Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih, officially flagged off the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence on Tuesday, 25th November, with a powerful road walk from the Ministry to Michael Okpara Square.

As part of the ongoing activities, the Permanent Secretary Mrs Nkechi Ewoh continued the advocacy with a media engagement on Monday, 1st December, reinforcing our commitment to raising awareness, amplifying survivors’ voices, and strengthening the fight against GBV in Enugu State.

Together, we stand for protection, justice, and a safer society for women, children, and all vulnerable groups.

The Ministry Speaks Out: No to All Forms of Abuse — Including False Allegations
At the Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, our mandate is to protect every child and vulnerable person in Enugu State.

Recently, the Ministry handled a sensitive case involving allegations of child abuse within a family.
After a thorough joint investigation with the Nigerian Police Force and the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), the claims were found to be unsubstantiated and maliciously motivated.

While we remain deeply committed to safeguarding children, we also condemn in strong terms the act of making false accusations in the guise of seeking justice.
Framing or fabricating abuse cases causes lasting emotional harm to children, destroys families, and undermines real victims who need to be heard.
Abuse in any form — physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological — is unacceptable.
False allegations are also a form of abuse and manipulation.

The Ministry stands firm:
✅ We will continue to protect children with fairness and integrity.
✅ We will ensure justice for the innocent and accountability for the guilty.

The Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development Enugu, in partnership with UNICEF, has successfully completed a one-month training for Community-Based Structures across Nkanu East, Udi, and Udenu LGAs.
These empowered volunteers are now fully active, driving awareness and sensitization in their communities to strengthen child protection.

Two years of impactful growth under the leadership of His Excellency, Barrister Peter Mbah, and your role has been nothing short of remarkable.

We are deeply grateful for your endurance, compassion, and unwavering commitment at the Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development.

You have truly transformed lives through your dedication and tireless service. Keep up the great work, ma’am your impact will be remembered for years to come.

The Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development made a purposeful visit to Nsukka Local Government for the Enugu State Public Hearing on Gender Policy.
This is more than a meeting, I t’s a movement toward a future where gender equality is not a privilege but a right for all.
From unequal wages to limited opportunities for women in leadership, and harmful cultural practices that silence girls and women, gender inequality continues to hinder true development.
We are committed to changing this narrative. Through inclusive policies and community engagement, we are amplifying voices, breaking bias, and building a more equitable Enugu State, one policy at a time.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we raise our voices for the countless victims whose lives and futures have been stolen especially women and children.

Lwe will commit to justice, protection, and a society where no one is left behind.
Together, we can and must end human trafficking.

Hon. Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs & Social Development, Ngozi Valentina Enih Ngozi Enih delivered a powerful message reminding us of the urgent need to protect the dignity and future of victims—especially women and children.

Human trafficking remains a deeply disturbing reality in our society. one that strips individuals of their freedom, dignity, and basic human rights. As we mark the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we are reminded that trafficking is not just an isolated crime, but an organised system of exploitation driven by profit and sustained by silence.

This year’s theme, “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime End the Exploitation,” draws urgent attention to the coordinated networks that prey on the vulnerable, especially women, children, and persons in difficult circumstances.

Traffickers exploit desperation, poverty, conflict, and lack of education turning human lives into commodities.

At the forefront of today’s commemoration is the Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development, Enugu State, under the leadership of Hon. Mrs. Ngozi Enih Ngozi Enih who continues to champion child protection, gender justice, and the rehabilitation of survivors.